McLean’s New Smart House Showcases Technology to Promote Independence and Reduce Isolation for Seniors

Community Contributor ellen.meuser

"Tech Tuesdays" Every Week Through September2:00-4:00 pm75 Great Pond Road SimsburyFollow signs to Smart House

McLean has created a new Smart House, a resource for the entire community, which serves to showcase and educate caregivers about new technology available for use in the home. The initiative is gifted by the Sorenson Endowment.

This new connected technology is geared to reduce isolation and promote independence for seniors who are living on their own and to assist caregivers by providing increased security and convenience. A cottage in McLean's independent living neighborhood displays these items so that McLean residents, families and the general public can stop by to view them and see how they are used, to determine which may be appropriate for their use.

The products that are being showcased range from $3-$300 each and include: medication dispensers/reminders, lighting (guide lights and sensors), vision and hearing assistance, security alarms/wander guards, home assistance devices (robot vacuum, Echo show and smart speaker), adaptive devices and memory assistance. The selection will be updated as needed to remain current.McLean is offering "Tech Tuesdays" every Tuesday through September, from 2:00-4:00 pm, when the cottage will be open to visit.